The Chicago Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop April 5-6 and September 13-14

I’m so proud to announce my upcoming Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshops with an awesome video by the wonderful Brandon Parigo of Parigo Studios Photography.  Brandon is a terrific photographer and filmmaker, and just a great guy to know!  I was fortunate to have him film my presentation at the Fearless Conference, he edited it together with an interview and my wedding photography, along with photographs I made during my Workshop last year.  Thank you, Brandon!

The Chicago Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop  (limited to only 10 students) April 5-6 and September 13-14 is designed to recharge your photography.  If you’re shooting the same thing each week, the same way … I can help.

We’ll take an in-depth look at your images and help you step outside your comfort zone, try new things, and produce stronger images that your clients will absolutely love. This isn’t a workshop with hundreds of attendees, this is learning environment where you will get plenty of one on one time with me and we will shoot together each day. You can see the workshop schedule here!

Visiting Chicago?  We have amazing specials on rooms in the same building as our Workshop on Chicago’s Michigan Ave., with killer views of the city, for as low as $70 a night!

Workshop attendees ALSO receive a 2-hour Mentor Session after the workshop, to make sure you’re still on the right path.  We can edit your website portfolio, your latest wedding or blog post, anything you like!  I love following up with my students after the Workshop to continue to help you see things differently… plus I miss your faces!

Want to call me and talk about where you are with your photography and what you would like to work on?  Request a FREE strategy session to see if you’re a good fit for the Moment-Driven Photojournalism Workshop!

Are you a Fearless Photographer?  You’ll receive 10% off!

Thanks so much and I hope to see you in Chicago!

 

 

 

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**YOUR DOG DOESN’T HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO MODEL. 🐾** We’re the only Chicago portrait studio with a professional animal trainer at every session. Your dog gets to be a dog. We take care of the rest. #ChicagoPetPhotographer #ChicagoDogPhotographer #ChicagoDogs #PetPhotography #CusicPhotography

“Does she need a ribbon or a string? Because that cheers me up.” ❤️
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During his animal communication session, Wasabi told me he would give Gabriella all of his toys to make her smile. Then he wondered if she needed a ribbon or a string—because those are the things that cheer him up.
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Wasabi came to the studio with his mom, Nori, for The See Hear Love Project™, where animals participate in telling their own stories through animal communication, portraiture and film.
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Nori and Wasabi are available for adoption through SAYv Animal Organization. If their story speaks to you, maybe their forever home is with you. ❤️
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Sometimes love sounds like something enormous.
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“I would give you all of my toys.”
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“Does she need a ribbon or a string? Because that cheers me up.” ❤️ ⠀ During his animal communication session, Wasabi told me he would give Gabriella all of his toys to make her smile. Then he wondered if she needed a ribbon or a string—because those are the things that cheer him up. ⠀ Wasabi came to the studio with his mom, Nori, for The See Hear Love Project™, where animals participate in telling their own stories through animal communication, portraiture and film. ⠀ Nori and Wasabi are available for adoption through SAYv Animal Organization. If their story speaks to you, maybe their forever home is with you. ❤️ ⠀ Sometimes love sounds like something enormous. ⠀ And sometimes it sounds like: ⠀ “I would give you all of my toys.” ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. @sayvanimalorg ⠀ #SeeHearLove #TheSeeHearLoveProject #SAYvAnimalOrganization #AdoptDontShop #AnimalCommunication #AnimalCommunicator #CatAdoption #ChicagoCats #ChicagoPetPhotographer

This is pretty exciting.

**Bored Panda just featured The See Hear Love Project.**

The See Hear Love Project is the world’s only documentary storytelling project told from the animal’s perspective.

Through animal communication, shelter and rescue animals share their own stories, and we create fine-art portraits and documentary films to help them be seen, heard, and adopted.

I’m incredibly grateful to the rescues who trusted us with their animals and their stories:

@onetailatatime
@sayvanimalorg
@reddoorshelter
@hinsdalehumanesociety
@chicagolandpigrescue

**Read the Bored Panda feature:**
https://www.boredpanda.com/see-hear-love-animal-project.../

**Watch The See Hear Love Project:**
https://youtube.com/shorts/18yGgXeEX-0?si=xp8lSbNR8OkKkSX8

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This is pretty exciting. **Bored Panda just featured The See Hear Love Project.** The See Hear Love Project is the world’s only documentary storytelling project told from the animal’s perspective. Through animal communication, shelter and rescue animals share their own stories, and we create fine-art portraits and documentary films to help them be seen, heard, and adopted. I’m incredibly grateful to the rescues who trusted us with their animals and their stories: @onetailatatime @sayvanimalorg @reddoorshelter @hinsdalehumanesociety @chicagolandpigrescue **Read the Bored Panda feature:** https://www.boredpanda.com/see-hear-love-animal-project.../ **Watch The See Hear Love Project:** https://youtube.com/shorts/18yGgXeEX-0?si=xp8lSbNR8OkKkSX8 https://www.boredpanda.com/see-hear-love-animal-project.../ See less

The See Hear Love Project™ is the world’s only documentary project told from the animal’s perspective—combining animal communication, portrait photography and film to help animals be seen, heard and loved.
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George wandered into Owen’s backyard one winter.
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And stayed. ❤️
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During George’s animal communication session, I asked him about his life with Owen.
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Then George told me something wonderfully specific:
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“Cookies in bed make Owen happy.”
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Owen’s reaction says everything. 😂
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These are some of my favorite moments in animal communication. Sometimes what an animal shares is profound. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking.
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And sometimes a cat who wandered into your backyard knows exactly what makes you happy.
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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The See Hear Love Project™
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#SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #CatCommunication #RescueCat #AnimalStories #PetStories #AnimalCommunicator #ChicagoPets

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The See Hear Love Project™ is the world’s only documentary project told from the animal’s perspective—combining animal communication, portrait photography and film to help animals be seen, heard and loved. ⠀ George wandered into Owen’s backyard one winter. ⠀ And stayed. ❤️ ⠀ During George’s animal communication session, I asked him about his life with Owen. ⠀ Then George told me something wonderfully specific: ⠀ “Cookies in bed make Owen happy.” ⠀ Owen’s reaction says everything. 😂 ⠀ These are some of my favorite moments in animal communication. Sometimes what an animal shares is profound. Sometimes it’s heartbreaking. ⠀ And sometimes a cat who wandered into your backyard knows exactly what makes you happy. ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ The See Hear Love Project™ ⠀ #SeeHearLoveProject #AnimalCommunication #CatCommunication #RescueCat #AnimalStories #PetStories #AnimalCommunicator #ChicagoPets

The See Hear Love Project™ wouldn`t exist without the incredible rescue organizations that trusted me with the stories of the animals in their care.

Thank you for believing in an idea that was a little different, for opening your doors, and for introducing me to some truly unforgettable animals.

I`m so excited to share the latest sizzle reel for The See Hear Love Project™.

Every featured animal received a documentary film, fine-art portraiture, and an animal communication session designed to help people connect with the individual behind the adoption profile.

My hope has always been simple: to tell stories that help more animals find forever homes.

Thank you to every rescue, foster, volunteer, adopter, and supporter who has been part of this journey. This is only the beginning.

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The See Hear Love Project™ wouldn't exist without the incredible rescue organizations that trusted me with the stories of the animals in their care. Thank you for believing in an idea that was a little different, for opening your doors, and for introducing me to some truly unforgettable animals. I'm so excited to share the latest sizzle reel for The See Hear Love Project™. Every featured animal received a documentary film, fine-art portraiture, and an animal communication session designed to help people connect with the individual behind the adoption profile. My hope has always been simple: to tell stories that help more animals find forever homes. Thank you to every rescue, foster, volunteer, adopter, and supporter who has been part of this journey. This is only the beginning.

Avalanche wasn`t interested in being the center of attention.
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He just wanted to be close.
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Please visit my page to see Avalanche`s full story.
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"I don`t want
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to be alone."
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueRabbit @reddoorshelter

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Avalanche wasn't interested in being the center of attention. ⠀ He just wanted to be close. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Avalanche's full story. ⠀ "I don't want ⠀ to be alone." ⠀ — Avalanche ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueRabbit @reddoorshelter

Dama arrived at the studio in a wheelchair.
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That was the first thing I noticed.
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It was also the least interesting thing about her.
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What I remember is her determination.
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Her curiosity.
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Her joy.
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Please visit my page to see Dama`s full story.
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"Maybe I`m not a misfit.
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I just have more to love."
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

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Dama arrived at the studio in a wheelchair. ⠀ That was the first thing I noticed. ⠀ It was also the least interesting thing about her. ⠀ What I remember is her determination. ⠀ Her curiosity. ⠀ Her joy. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Dama's full story. ⠀ "Maybe I'm not a misfit. ⠀ I just have more to love." ⠀ — Dama ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca.
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Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked.
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For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss.
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Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax.
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Thankfully, we only need one.
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Please visit my page to see Blanca`s full story.
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Special thanks to @sayvanimalorg for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project.
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"All I want
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is to feel loved and safe."
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— Blanca
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Seen. Heard. Loved.
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#TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

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I created The See Hear Love Project to help animals like Blanca. ⠀ Painfully shy. Dumped on a road before the rain came. Nervous around strangers. Ears down. Tail tucked. ⠀ For those new to the project, these are not carefree, well-adjusted animals. Many have experienced neglect, abandonment, fear, or loss. ⠀ Sometimes we only get one photograph when they truly relax. ⠀ Thankfully, we only need one. ⠀ Please visit my page to see Blanca's full story. ⠀ Special thanks to @sayvanimalorg for bringing Blanca to The See Hear Love Project. ⠀ "All I want ⠀ is to feel loved and safe." ⠀ — Blanca ⠀ Seen. Heard. Loved. ⠀ #TheSeeHearLoveProject #SeenHeardLoved #RescueDog

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